Security Analyst – SOC

PNC

. Evaluate, respond to, and mitigate alerts from SIEM and cybersecurity products including NGFWs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, web application firewalls, NAC solutions, and EDR .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $137,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity operations, including SIEM and EDR technologies, risk assessment, and incident response. Capable of analyzing security threats, implementing mitigation strategies, and improving organizational security posture through effective communication and collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SIEM Security TechnologiesEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR)Malware AnalysisRisk AssessmentsCyber Threat Hunting

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Hard Skills

Data Loss PreventionSecurity AssessmentsIncident ResponseVulnerability MitigationBehavioral AnalysisSecurity DocumentationControl EnforcementOperational SupportFalse Positive TuningInformation Security Management

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW)Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)Web Application FirewallsNetwork Access Control (NAC)Sandboxing Solutions

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityCybersecuritySecurity TechnologiesIT StandardsIT Systems Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, respond to, and mitigate alerts from SIEM and cybersecurity products including NGFWs, IDS/IPS, antivirus, web application firewalls, NAC solutions, and EDR
Use and apply SIEM and EDR security technologies
Tune SIEM events to reduce false positives
Extract indicators of compromise and behavioral characteristics from malicious samples and implement mitigation through sandboxing
Scope events and determine appropriate remediation steps
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in one or more SOC functions
Perform operational support for the institution as a representative of the security organization
Provide technical evaluation and analysis to improve the organization’s security posture
Review information and logs, execute defined tasks, analyze requirements, and create documentation
Conduct investigations, data loss prevention, data manipulation, and coordination of activities
Address or mitigate risks and vulnerabilities
Review and define controls
Advise on complex security procedures and products for clients, security administrators, and network operations
Participate in enforcement of controls addressing security risks and threats
Share knowledge with staff
Conduct security assessments and information security routines
Investigate and recommend corrective actions for data security

Requirements

What you’ll need

University / college degree typically required
3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience
Comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience, including military service, may be considered in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of Access Control, Building Architecture, Customer Solutions, Cyber Threat Hunting, Disaster Recovery Planning, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Information Security, Malware Analysis, Network Security, Physical Security, Risk Assessments, and Security Technologies
Competencies in Analytical Thinking, Effective Communications, Information Assurance, Information Security Management, Information Security Technologies, IT Environment, IT Standards, Procedures & Policies, IT Systems Management, Problem Solving, and Software Security Assurance
No required certifications
No required licenses
No required or preferred language assessments
Must not require employment visa sponsorship or STEM OPT participation
Position subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and, for registered roles, SAFE Act and/or FINRA requirements concerning certain criminal history

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/prescription drug coverage with a Health Savings Account feature
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short- and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified individuals with disabilities